Faculty and Research

Accessible, Top-Ranked Faculty

Our trailblazing research faculty and industry experts from Silicon Valley, San Francisco and beyond will know your name and help expand your perspective on business, both inside and outside of the classroom.

Our faculty are internationally recognized leaders in their fields and stay on the cutting edge of the business world through pioneering research, knowledge sharing and developing best practices for industry.

UC Davis Wine Executive Program

Blending the fundamentals of winemaking and management skills

The UC Davis Wine Executive Program is the world's leading professional development experience for the global wine industry. The program is uniquely designed to teach the fundamentals of winemaking and management skills necessary to be profitable in today’s challenging and dynamic wine industry.

Executive Education Programs

Elevate Your Impact

In today’s competitive business environment, the template for success is different for everyone, and it’s different every day. It’s critical for decision makers to stay on the cutting edge of management best practices to keep their leadership skills sharp and to gain sustainable advantages for their organizations.

Customized Programs

Executive education tailored to fit your company's needs

UC Davis Executive Education collaborates with companies from all industries to provide exceptional programming that meets your business needs. We create engaging educational experiences that drive results and improve your team’s business acumen, leadership performance and communication savvy.

Business Minor

Program information and student resources

(Formerly the Technology Management Minor)

Note for Current Technology Management Minors

Students graduating prior to fall 2026 will complete the technology management minor. Beginning fall 2026, the program name will change to business minor.

Students with questions about how this change applies to their graduation timeline should contact the academic advisor for the minor programs for individualized guidance.

Degree Program Comparison

Looking for the best graduate business degree to fit your schedule and personal and professional goals? For a side-by-side comparison, click on our programs that interest you.

 

Full-Time MBA

Sacramento Part-Time MBA

Bay Area Part-Time MBA

Online MBA

MPAc

MSBA

Tuition and Financial Aid

Companies are facing an acute shortage of skilled workers and managers who are trained to leverage massive data and computing power to extract insights and make business decisions. MSBA graduates will be prepared to address this vast demand-supply gap of professionals. Successful MSBA graduates can expect to earn a considerable return on their financial investment.

Earning your UC Davis MSBA is an investment in your future. UC Davis offers financial assistance to help you meet the costs of the program.​

Admissions

Who We Look For

Curious thinkers. Bold problem-solvers. Collaborative leaders.

Our MSBA students bring more than strong résumés. They bring curiosity, drive and a desire to turn data into action.

We look for candidates who have:

Your Career

Power your career with analytics expertise that drives action.

UC Davis’ globally ranked Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) puts you at the center of the fast-growing economy of data. You'll learn how to use data and models to make smarter decisions and lead meaningful change across industries.

Whether you’re aiming for a Silicon Valley startup or a Fortune 500 boardroom, you’ll graduate with the tools, connections and confidence to succeed in a competitive global marketplace.

Our program helps you build a career that aligns with your strengths, values and ambitions—while expanding your earning potential.